Wednesday, March 25, 2015

On my recent ramble in Highrock Park, as well as the Shooting Stars pictured yesterday I also saw the first of these lovely blue-purple flowers. Bluebells are not a native plant here but have moved into the local environment so successfully they seem like an indigenous species and are a delight to see in the spring.

Situated on the far west coast of Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of the Province of British Columbia. Its benign climate (the warmest winters in Canada) and placid lifestyle make it a favorite retirement location as well as a popular tourist destination. About 400,000 people live in Victoria and adjacent communities.Click the photos to see them larger!